Discovery’s Latest Callbacks to Classic Trek, DS9 and More

Full spoilers follow for the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery.

In episode eight of Star Trek: Discovery, “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum,” Michael, Saru, and Tyler find themselves on a planet that is inhabited by a mysterious species of non-corporeal entities called Pahvans that may or may not be up to something sinister, and may or may not hold the key to lasting peace. The story of this episode is the most classically Trek that the series has offered to date, but did you notice these other nods, Easter Eggs and references? Click through the slideshow for everything we spotted…

You can also read our review of "“Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum" right here.

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Discovery’s Latest Callbacks to Classic Trek, DS9 and More

Full spoilers follow for the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery.

In episode eight of Star Trek: Discovery, “Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum,” Michael, Saru, and Tyler find themselves on a planet that is inhabited by a mysterious species of non-corporeal entities called Pahvans that may or may not be up to something sinister, and may or may not hold the key to lasting peace. The story of this episode is the most classically Trek that the series has offered to date, but did you notice these other nods, Easter Eggs and references? Click through the slideshow for everything we spotted…

You can also read our review of "“Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum" right here.

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Niantic Buys Company to Add Social Functionality to Pokemon GO

Niantic has acquired the developers behind social media startup Evertoon to help enhance its mobile apps, including Pokemon GO.

Niantic revealed the news in a statement on their company blog from CEO John Hanke.

Hanke explains that Niantic gains a "wealth of talent and experience" from the acquisition, and the Evertoon team will "help build social systems that will benefit our entire community."

Evertoon's original app allowed users to create animated shorts that can be controlled with emoji commands and avatars. The videos could then be shared across a range of social media platforms.

It is unclear if Niantic will use Evertoon's animated short social network within games like Pokemon GO, though Hanke's statement implies Evertoon will be creating systems for Niantic's existing apps.

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Niantic Buys Company to Add Social Functionality to Pokemon GO

Niantic has acquired the developers behind social media startup Evertoon to help enhance its mobile apps, including Pokemon GO.

Niantic revealed the news in a statement on their company blog from CEO John Hanke.

Hanke explains that Niantic gains a "wealth of talent and experience" from the acquisition, and the Evertoon team will "help build social systems that will benefit our entire community."

Evertoon's original app allowed users to create animated shorts that can be controlled with emoji commands and avatars. The videos could then be shared across a range of social media platforms.

It is unclear if Niantic will use Evertoon's animated short social network within games like Pokemon GO, though Hanke's statement implies Evertoon will be creating systems for Niantic's existing apps.

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Resident Evil 7 Sales Reach 4.1 Million Units

Resident Evil 7 Biohazard has sold 4.1 million copies as of September 30.

Capcom revealed the figure as part of its latest financial results, which show Resident Evil 7 is now tied with Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Monster Hunter 4, and Street Fighter II Turbo as the publisher's seventh best-selling game of all time. Resident Evil 5 remains atop that list with 7.2 million units sold.

Resident Evil 7 was released this past January on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. A Gold Edition of the first-person horror game will be released on December 12—the same day as its long-awaited, story-based add-ons, Not a Hero and End of Zoe.

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Resident Evil 7 Sales Reach 4.1 Million Units

Resident Evil 7 Biohazard has sold 4.1 million copies as of September 30.

Capcom revealed the figure as part of its latest financial results, which show Resident Evil 7 is now tied with Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Monster Hunter 4, and Street Fighter II Turbo as the publisher's seventh best-selling game of all time. Resident Evil 5 remains atop that list with 7.2 million units sold.

Resident Evil 7 was released this past January on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. A Gold Edition of the first-person horror game will be released on December 12—the same day as its long-awaited, story-based add-ons, Not a Hero and End of Zoe.

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Ric Flair on Being the First Wrestler to Get an ESPN Doc

Note: This interview was conducted back in July, before Ric Flair's medical emergency in mid-August.

On Tuesday, November 7th, ESPN will air its first ever 30 for 30 film focused on a wrestler. Fans will enter the life and career of the legendary 16-time world champion "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, in all its glory and tragedy.

Widely regarded as the best wrestler of all time, both in the ring and on the mic, Flair, along with director Rory Karpf, sat down to speak with me about the film and Flair's feelings involved with seeing his many adventures, accomplishments, and wrong turns become the subject of a documentary.

"I'm extremely honored," Flair said, right off the bat, of being the first wrestler in the 30 for 30 series. "More than I can express really. It didn't hit me full until I saw it finished, but after seeing it the other day, it's compelling. Just to be in this position. I know for a fact that WWE was pushing for Andre the Giant

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Ric Flair on Being the First Wrestler to Get an ESPN Doc

Note: This interview was conducted back in July, before Ric Flair's medical emergency in mid-August.

On Tuesday, November 7th, ESPN will air its first ever 30 for 30 film focused on a wrestler. Fans will enter the life and career of the legendary 16-time world champion "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, in all its glory and tragedy.

Widely regarded as the best wrestler of all time, both in the ring and on the mic, Flair, along with director Rory Karpf, sat down to speak with me about the film and Flair's feelings involved with seeing his many adventures, accomplishments, and wrong turns become the subject of a documentary.

"I'm extremely honored," Flair said, right off the bat, of being the first wrestler in the 30 for 30 series. "More than I can express really. It didn't hit me full until I saw it finished, but after seeing it the other day, it's compelling. Just to be in this position. I know for a fact that WWE was pushing for Andre the Giant

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Our Guide to the Best Xbox One Gifts This Holiday

The Xbox One platform is an excellent place to visit when deciding on what gifts to give during the holiday season. The upcoming Xbox One X is the most powerful console ever created, there are plenty of awesome Xbox One S bundles, and new games like Call of Duty: WWII and classics like Titanfall 2, not to mention the ever-increasing backwards compatible library, make the Xbox One an excellent choice for any gamer. Here are our picks for the best gifts for the Xbox One fan in your life.

What good are Xbox One gifts without an Xbox One console? Check out these excellent bundles of joy to give that special someone (who also loves Xbox). Screen-Shot-2017-10-26-at-8.28.59-AM

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